2015 Map of Black Eyes

About this map

Black Eyes marks a central point of interest in this Bennett County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and creek beds. The drainage patterns of Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr and Pretty Hip Cr dominate the topography, illustrating the natural water management of the region's high plains. A sparse grid of rural routes, including Bud Rd and Redwood Rd, connects the open sections of the Public Land Survey System, specifically t39n r37w and surrounding townships. This 2015 survey provides a modern baseline for the terrain, showing the relationship between small-scale ranching infrastructure and the primary waterways like Red Horse Cr and Spring Cr. Researchers can trace the enduring geography of the South Dakota interior through these precisely mapped contours and local road names.